From LaBelle, Florida for Hendry and Glades County and the Lake Okeechobee region. Don Browne, editor.

Monday, February 29, 2016

River Rides, Food, Music At Swamp Cabbage Festival

LABELLE, FL. -- Saturday was the big day for the 50th Annual Swamp Cabbage Festival in LaBelle, Florida. Two days of music, food, dancing, and more as thousands hits the streets on the last full weekend of February. Each year hundreds of food booths and exhibits are set up at Barron Park along the Caloosahatchee River in Hendry County as visitors from far and wide come to get a taste of country living and watch the annual parade, car show, the river, musicians, and each other. Video: Scenes from the park and streets of LaBelle during the Festival